Change in the Game Plan

You may recall my elaborate description of our Thanksgiving menu and Part One of the “Game Plan“. I’ve been brainstorming tablescapes and getting pumped up for hosting my parents and in-laws for the big meal! My grocery list is typed, my free turkey certificate ready, and place card paper ready to cut. I was even going to write “gobble” on each paper and rest it neatly in each wine glass. Doesn’t that sound delightful?

The best laid plans.

It became clear within 3 minutes of speaking to my mother-in-law that my father-in-law is not feeling well enough to travel the hour to our house this year, and we need to go there. She asked if I’d host Christmas instead. My “Martha Moment” of hosting Thanksgiving this year might be shattered, but Christmas? I’ll take it!

I grew up in a household that hosted a big get together on Christmas Eve and then spent Christmas Day hanging out in our jammies eating leftovers, opening gifts, and spending hours playing with our new toys or reading our new books. Yes, it’s a heavenly as it sounds. I’ve spent the past 8 years doing to the opposite of that and spending all Christmas Day driving from my parent’s house to my in-laws, a 6 hour drive. Spending such a special day in the car STINKS.

Even though the drive is shorter now, getting dressed up and driving two hours when I’d rather be snuggling with the little one in front of our own tree takes a bit of the joy out of the day. I’m so happy that people will be coming to us this year! Even if this means I need to cook a semi-big dinner instead of just a big brunch or eating leftovers I’m THRILLED. Especially since I might just have to do it in my jammies. I’ll make sure they are festive.

Now, I can set my sights toward spending the day just being thankful I have such a wonderful family. And after Thanksgiving is over I can start scouting Christmas recipes! Yippee!

Speaking of being thankful, I’m hosting a Gratitude Party starting on Tuesday and running through Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a chance to link up your gratitude posts or take a moment to comment about what you’re thankful for this year. I hope you’ll join in! And I’d LOVE if you’d spread the word so others can join in, too. In fact, you’d might say I’d be awfully grateful. 🙂

Meet Carrie Higgins

Dreamer, thinker, + lemon squeezer; you'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. This mom of two (and wife to one) loves to share freshly squeezed ideas for home and family. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.

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It is a blessing indeed to have a flexible spirit! Too many people get bent out of shape over little things, and in the end they are usually the only ones to suffer for it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and start planning your Christmas blowout…you’ll get your Martha moment yet! 🙂

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Hey there, welcome! I'm Carrie-- a dreamer, overthinker, + lemon squeezer, making it my mission to share fresh ideas for home and family. You'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.